SET to take the place of Ceres-Negros FC at the AFC Cup, United City Football Club said it is ready to pick up where its predecessor left off and compete despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

Luka Doncic didn’t want to talk about the monstrous numbers he put up in Game One of the Mavericks’ first-round series against the Clippers, and with reason. Even as his stat line of 42, seven, and nine was a first in National Basketball Association history, he labeled his effort “terrible” if for no other reason than it likewise included a whopping 11 turnovers. Considering that the total was seven more than his season average, and that the blue and white lost by eight points after leading by as much as 14, the lost possessions may well have told the outcome.

DAMIAN LILLARD scored 34 points, and the eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers defeated the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers 100-93 in Game 1 of their Western Conference opening-round matchup on Tuesday in the NBA bubble near Orlando.

A BAD episode in life could either break or make one stronger. In the case of triathlete Andrew Kim Remolino, he has chosen the latter.

LISBON — Paris St Germain (PSG)reached their first ever Champions League final with a convincing 3-0 win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday, finally delivering the reward of the biggest game in European football for their Qatari backers.

THE agency may be operating in a not-so-ideal situation right now because of the coronavirus pandemic but the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is committed to throwing its full support to athletes who have already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics next year and those who are still vying for a spot.

US OPEN organizers said on Tuesday that they were happy with the slate of competitors for this year’s tournament, despite numerous dropouts by high-profile names amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

BARCELONA — Ronald Koeman is set to become Barcelona’s next coach and the Dutchman will construct his team around Lionel Messi, president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Tuesday.

KAWHI LEONARD registered 29 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and three steals to help the Los Angeles Clippers produce a 118-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the opening game of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Monday night at AdventHealth Arena near Orlando.

BELIEVING in what the NBA G League wants to accomplish as an organization, former National Basketball Association (NBA)player and coach Brian Shaw is high on the league as a possible path for those who want to make it to the NBA.

THE sixth season of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League-Philippines kicks off with its regular season on Aug. 21. 

WITH the National Capital Region (NCR) reverting to a more relaxed lockdown setup beginning Wednesday, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is targeting to have its long-delayed return to activities commence at the earliest by Aug. 25.